HOW TO CLEAN CRYSTAL CHANDELIERS AT HOME

Crystal chandeliers add royal touch to the house. Crystal chandeliers are a pride to the home. Chandeliers comes in various designs: small cute ones and large ones to suit the size of the room or a big hall.  Chandeliers look wonderful when lit up and are often the objects of attraction when guests walk in to a home.  Dust is a major concern as they settle on the crystal pieces and over a period of time, due to accumulation of dust, chandeliers become dirty and look dull .

To continue keeping chandeliers the object of attraction we need to clean . Cleaning chandeliers is a part of home management. Cleaning Chandeliers can be done at home with or without dismantling. Essential factors if you plan to clean by yourself is a little money spent in the right direction, loads of patience, and caution. You may seek professional help basis the size and accessibility factors.

Precaution has to be strictly followed as they are glass material and susceptible to breakage and injuries. Use cotton gloves, it will provide good grip. Handle the entire process of cleaning with care.

You can clean crystal chandeliers at home. Non dismantle method

Requirement is to have a good tool to access the chandelier.

• You need to set up set up an alternative lighting nearby the chandelier as you won’t be able to use the chandelier.
• Switch off the chandelier’s power at the switch board and place a red tape on top of the switch with acommunication that the chandelier is being cleaned and no one should switch it on accidentally.
• Place a large cloth or spread plastic sheet below the chandelier to prevent having a huge aftermath cleaning activity.
• Dry dust bulbs, crystals with a soft cotton cloth and cover the bulbs with tissue paper or plastic wraps. Fasten them with a rubber band.
• Special cleansers are available for cleaning chandeliers in the market. You can try this composition for excellent results. Mix 100ml of Isopropyl Alcohol with 300 ml of distilled water. Spread this solution on a cloth and then clean the parts. Spraying is advised in non accessible areas of the chandelier.
• Once all the accessories are dried up , remove the plastic covers from the bulbs. Inspect all sides of the chandelier for effective cleaning.
• After the cleaning activity leave the chandelier to dry for at least 6 to 8 hrs. Only then switch on the power.

You can clean crystal chandeliers at home. Dismantle method

You need to detach the crystal chandelier from the trim. Place soft cloth on the floor prior to bringing the unit down. Recommended frequency is once in 3 months or as per the load of dust and the look of the chandelier.

• The crystal pieces can be soaked in lukewarm water. Add a mild detergent to make it soapy and creates foam too. After soaking for half an hour gradually clean the crystal with cotton dry cloth.
• Once the crystal is dry, connect all the detached pieces and fix the chandelier back to its trim.

Prevent cleaning the metal portions, strings of the chandelier with harsh chemicals. It may remove the glossy paint of the surface.

HOW TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN A REFRIGERATOR

Many a times you feel that the refrigerator at home is not sufficient as you need to constantly stuff things into the fridge. They look overflowing. And it becomes a tedious task to take out containers. That’s the right time when you need to organize your fridge. A well organized fridge has its advantages as there is space to store more and there is access to all racks in the fridge. Biggest advantage if you store upto ¾ capacity is that you save on electricity than an usually empty stored fridge. A full refrigerator uses less energy than an empty one. Once you organize the fridge you realize that your current fridge is sufficient and there is space for further storage too.

Note: Never store hot food in the fridge. Bring the food to room temperature and then place it in the fridge.

Tips On Organizing Your Refrigerator

Here are a few tips on organizing your fridge. I’m sure it will not consume much of your time to read and follow. So let’s take a look at the compartments in the fridge and how we utilize and organize .Take into consideration the number of times we access and place the items accordingly in the fridge.

• Freezer:

Store only food items that has to be frozen in the freezer. The latest models are having racks and provided with brackets to stack .

Store meat , fish in the bottom rack. The top rack or door rack can be used to store ice cream. Replace the water to make ice at a regular frequency . Discard ice cubes even if not used.

• Door :

Store eggs in the top racks . The middle racks to be used to store soft drinks, pickle, butter. The bottom rack can be used to hold large bottles and drinking water.

• The Main Section:

The main section of the fridge is divided in to 3 separate parts meant for 3 different purposes.

The chiller is at the top of the main section. You need to store cream, milk packets,  chocolates.

There are racks below the chiller. The height can be adjusted based on the height of container to be stored. Transfer leftovers into plastic containers with lids and keep them in front row such that we can access it upon need quickly. This will enable us to stack one container over the other too based on availability of space.

The bottom rack is designed for vegetable storage or crisper. Use zip pouches or poly bags. Wrap the vegetables in paper and then store, to avoid decay with excess moisture.

How to get Rid of Bad Refrigerator Odor

Regular inspection of the status of stored bags and containers will avoid bad odor. A well organized fridgewill not only allow you to access the food easily but will also make it easy for you to keep the fridge clean.

The lingering bad odor in the fridge can cause a tumbling feeling in your tummy and you may get annoyed. The foul smell spread fast and can affect the stored food also. You can be relieved of this dilemma by following the following tips to get rid of bad odor in the fridge.

• Remove all the food from your refrigerator. Push the defrost button. If that option is not there, unplug the power supply.
• Once defrosted unplug the power supply . Remove all the detachable trays and racks and dip them into a basin which has soapy solution . Using a sponge,  clean the dirt, grime and food residue from the trays.
• Dissolve little baking soda into lukewarm water. Baking soda ( Sodium bi-carbonate) is an excellent deodorant and contains a unique chemical property that allows the particles to absorb the odor and other foul smell from your refrigerator.
• Scrub out the entire mold, food particles and other stains on the walls of the refrigerator and deep freezer using a scrubber. Do not use a scouring pad as it will cause scratches.
• Clean the inner parts of the refrigerator by dipping sponge in warm soapy water. Clean the chiller, egg rack and the rubber lining of the doors thoroughly. These are storage places for pests like cockroaches.
• Once clean dip the sponge in clean water and thoroughly clean all the parts and the racks. Repeat once more to ensure all soapy and baking soda smell has disappeared .
• Keep the fridge open for 30 minutes. Allow to dry. Once dried, place all the detached racks back into the slots.
• Plug the power connection. Store all the food containers and bottles into respective brackets and racks.
• If you are still not experiencing good smell from the fridge even after cleaning, place a cut lemon . Cut lemon into half, squeeze a little lemon juice in water and place the container in the refrigerator. You will be relieved of the foul smell

 

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